Day: July 5, 2023

Zone 2 Police Command Arrests Two Suspects Linked to Hacking of 1000 Bank Accounts

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The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of two individuals associated with a syndicate responsible for hacking over 1000 bank accounts in Nigeria. The arrests were made in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following a petition filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). According to SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, the spokesperson for the command, the suspects identified as Yusuf Ademola, aged 40, and Adesina Abiodun, aged 50, specialized in hacking local banks. The police are currently working to apprehend other accomplices involved in the criminal activity.…

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Doctors in Nasarawa commence a five-day warning strike

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Nigeria Medical Association in Nasarawa State initiates a five-day warning strike due to unmet demands from the state government. The strike, which began on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 8 am, will conclude on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8 am. Previously, the NMA had given a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to address their concerns regarding the non-implementation of promotions, salary increments, minimum wage, hazard allowance, and accrued arrears, as well as inadequate manpower and excessive taxation on doctors. The association also raised concerns about poor welfare packages…

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Union Bank Recognised as an Exemplary Advocate for Gender Equality at The GenderLeaders Awards

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Union Bank of Nigeria has received recognition for its contribution to advancing Gender Equality in the workplace. The bank won two awards at the Nigeria2EqualGender Leader Awards, in the ‘Gender Equality Champion’ and ‘Gender Diversity in SupplyChain’ category. The inaugural awards ceremony which held in Lagos was organised by the InternationalFinance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) andaims to recognise and celebrate private sector companies and business leaders who havedemonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in advancing gender equality.The awards served as a recognition of the significant…

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GTCO AUTISM CONFERENCE 2023…… EMPOWERING VOICES FOR AUTISM

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Working with specialists and partner organisations within and outside Nigeria, the conference will feature lectures, panel…

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Nigerian Navy confiscate 10,000kg of cannabis in Lagos

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) announced that it has seized more than 200 bags of cannabis weighing 10,000 kilograms in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The interception was made possible through the utilization of Falcon Eye, a cutting-edge maritime awareness domain facility technology. Commander Kolawole Oguntuga of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft stated that the interception occurred on July 3, 2023. He explained that the Falcon Eye technology detected the activities of criminals transferring bags of cannabis from boats to the land. Upon identifying the situation, the naval patrol…

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Nigerian Customs Seize N3 Billion Worth of Smuggled Rice, Arrest 344 Smugglers

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According to data released by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), a total of N3.02 billion worth of smuggled rice was seized between May 2022 and May 2023. During this period, the NCS confiscated 206,835 bags of rice in various operations aimed at curbing smuggling activities. The NCS recorded a total of 1,745 seizures during the 13-month review, with the highest number of seizures occurring in June 2022, totaling 13,775 bags worth N260.54 million. September 2022 saw the largest number of seized bags, with 96,312 bags worth N295.88 million. The highest…

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Lagos resident sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempted robbery

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A man named Temitope Olowo has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Lagos State High Court for attempted robbery in the state. The court, presided over by Justice Yetunde Adesanya, delivered the verdict after Olowo pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted robbery as part of a plea bargain. Olowo was initially charged with three counts of armed robbery and had pleaded not guilty. However, during the trial, his defense counsel, J. I. Osagede, filed for a plea bargain agreement, leading to the amendment of the…

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